Switch to Nikon D750: I have an opportunity to buy a "lightly used" Nikon d750 camera body. I am currently using a D7000 that i have had for years. The lenses i have are: Nikon AF-S...

cdorko

I have an opportunity to buy a "lightly used" Nikon d750 camera body. I am currently using a D7000 that i have had for years. The lenses i have are:
Nikon AF-S 1.4 G 50mm
Nikon 18-200 3.5-5.6 G ED Dx AF-S VR
Nikon 70-300 4-5.6 G AF Nikkor
Tamron Macro SP 60 mm F/2
Sigma 50-500 4-6.3 APO DG HSMD EX sigma
Tokina SD 12-24 F4 (IF) Dx

I understand DX lenses can be used on LX cameras and there are limitations regarding vignetting. Does anyone have an opinion regarding the functionality of the above lenses on the D750. Also, i have read that there may be some degradation of the photo secondary to difference in pixel numbers. (I must admit i have little understanding of this allegation).
PS. - the Nikon 18-200 is my "walk-around" lens.
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
cdorko

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

The D750 will recognize the Nikon DX-style lens and will automatically crop the resulting image file to 3936x2624 (10MP). If you haven't done so already, visit the Nikon site and download a PDF copy of the D750 manual. This topic is covered on page 118.

Consider selling all the various DX-style lenses. The camera detects automatically only the DX Nikon lenses. Look at the Nikon 24-120mm F/4.0G AF-S ED VR as your walkaround replacement.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

CHG_CANON wrote:

The D750 will recognize the Nikon DX-style lens and will automatically crop the resulting image file to 3936x2624 (10MP). If you haven't done so already, visit the Nikon site and download a PDF copy of the D750 manual. This topic is covered on page 118.

Consider selling all the various DX-style lenses. The camera detects automatically only the DX Nikon lenses. Look at the Nikon 24-120mm F/4.0G AF-S ED VR as your walkaround replacement.

On my D800 the automatic selection of DX image area was a menu choice. I could use 5 image areas up to full FX. I suspect the D750 is similar. (One of my gripes with my replacement Z6 is that it only allows the DX image area with DX lenses.)

Most of my DX lenses were usable on the D800 up to full FX with modest vignetting and nearly none over some of the zoom range. You need to test each lens for each image area and zoom and decide what you like.

Aren’t some of your lenses FX?

FredCM Loc: Central Illinois

I made this switch about a year ago, up from a D5300. 3 of my lenses are DX and probably won't see much if any use on the D750. The 70-300 is FX and I use it on the D750 some. The camera, bought new, came set for crop sensors. No vignetting, the D750 is essentially a crop sensor device then. Even so I thought it was great. The biggest improvement I see is high contrast situations, shadows do not need help from Photoshop. The 2 FX lenses I have make great pictures. You should notice a huge improvement in low light and high contrast situations.

You can find the settings to use DX lenses and continue using your "nifty fifty." At f 1.4 you won't need the flash, maybe not ever. I doubt you'll see any loss in picture quality unless you're making billboard size images.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Keep the D7000 once you upgrade. It won't sell for enough to make it worth selling and it can be your backup.

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

I started with a D7000 and upgraded to the D750. When I purchased the 7000 I didn't have a total grasp on the DX/FX differences and once I did I knew I would eventually upgrade to a full frame camera so I started buying better quality full frame lenses so I would have my lens arsenal ready when the full frame purchase happened. I still have the 7000 but don't use it. Don't get me wrong the 7000 is a great camera but the 750 is fantastic. If I ever upgrade from the 750 I will probably use the 7000 to help with cost but right now it's ready to be a backup if I need one.

My advice is to purchase an FX walk around lens and then add to the FX lenses as you can. When you use DX lenses on a full frame camera you are not using the camera to its full capabilities. It's like buying a Ferrari but never going over 30 miles an hour.

Best wishes with the 750; you will love it.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!

Dodie

DAN Phillips Loc: Graysville, GA

I have the D750. Very, very good piece of equipment. Always my go to!

winhto Loc: Edmonds, Washington

After 5 years with my D7100, I decided it was time to upgrade to a full frame body. So last July, I got me the D750 from Adorama when they dropped the price. I have the 24-70fx lens (walk around), I also needed something for more reach, so I bought the Sigma 100-400 from them as well. The big guy (Sigma) was more affordable than the Nikon and the image stabilizer is excellent. My pictures came out sharp. I have posted some pictures of BIF on UHH. couldn't be happier with the results. Oh, pictures in low light are excellent with the D750.

cmc4214 Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania

My D750 came with the 24-120 f4 lens, and I love it! Great walk-around lens on full frame, I see them used in excellent condition for just under $500 , about $1100 new

ptk Loc: Oregon, USA

I switched from a D5300 (DX) to a D750 last year, and bought the kit that included the 24-120mm f/4 lens. Even though that is the first lens I have bought brand new in over 30 years, I am glad I got it. It is useful in the widest range of situations for me.

Second most useful is the 50mm f/1.4G, which I also have. I like it for going out after sunset, when I do not want to use flash.

I also have a 70-300mm that I like to take on walks with the dog. It is enough to fill the frame with the local herons, ospreys, etc.

Part of the reason for my upgrade was to better handle all my older, manual focus lenses that I still use. The D750 has more convenient metering and better focus confirmation support for them. I also now like to get used D series Nikkor lenses, since the D750 has an in-body focus motor that they need, that the D5300 did not have. These lenses then also work well on my Nikon FM (film camera).

I sold off my 2 DX lenses with the D5300 with no regrets.

CO

Here is the issue of using your DX lenses on a full frame FX camera. The image circle projected by the DX lens is not large enough to cover the full frame sensor.

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BebuLamar

cdorko wrote:

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Your 18-200 and 12-24 won't work fully. You can turn off the auto DX crop and crop later. You may find that the lenses will cover the entire FX sensor when zoomed to the longer focal length.

ejpeters Loc: New Jersey, USA

The D750 is a nice camera. A nice walk around lens to go with it is the Nikon 28-300. It is light weight and takes a nice picture for an all around lens
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rjriggins11 Loc: Colorado Springs, CO

The Nikon D750 is a great little camera. One thing to keep in mind though is Nikon now only has 2 service centers for the entire US. One on the east coast and one on the west. If you ever need to have the camera serviced or repaired, it's gonna take forever, even though they have wharehouses full of low paid parts replacers. They no longer employ technicians to repair your camera. Nikon cameras come with built in defects that will require parts replacement. Their shutters need frequent replacement and the aperture control mechanism is designed to wear out as well. Don't get me wrong. I love Nikon. They've been a major part of my business for the last 30 years but the way they are moving their company, it won't be long before you need to send your camera to Japan for service.

Rick

IDguy Loc: Idaho

CO wrote:

Here is the issue of using your DX lenses on a full frame FX camera. The image circle projected by the DX lens is not large enough to cover the full frame sensor.

That is a worst case example for one lens perhaps at one zoom and at FX image area.

Most DX lenses are better and many show very little vignetting, at least over part of the zoom range, and at intermediate image areas such as the D750 1.2.